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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Director, Certificate in Financial Planning Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Teaching Professor Job Duties: The Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a Director, Certificate in Financial Planning, to begin on August 24, 2026. Candidate may start in July to prepare prior to the start of the fall semester. Candidate to be appointed at the level of Teaching Professor, Associate, or Assistant, based on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, 9-month position. The primary responsibilities in this position will be to teach finance courses and serve as the Director of the Certificate in Financial Planning. The role will involve teaching a 3-course load (9 credit hours) for the fall and spring semesters with at least 3 credit hours in the financial planning certificate, recruiting and placement of students, working with a board of advisors, managing the resources and budget, managing experiential learning projects, and working on other matters for the Certificate in Financial Planning and maintaining the CFP Board registered status of the certificate. If the candidate does not have a CFP® certification or CFA charter, then the candidate will be encouraged to obtain one of these designations. Key Job Responsibilities: Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in business or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university. Meet the qualifications to be director of a CFP Board registered program, which include being a CFP® professional, or holding a graduate degree in financial planning or a related discipline from a regionally accredited college or university, or holding a graduate degree related to education or adult education, or being the head of the continuing/professional education department of the college university, or meeting one of the eligibility requirements for Accelerated Path. The Accelerated Path to the CFP® certification requires the person to be a CFA charterholder (preferred), or CPA, or CHFC, or CLU, or licensed attorney, or doctor of business administration, or PhD in financial planning (preferred), finance, business administration, or economics, or CFP certification from outside the US (from the Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd (FPSB) affiliate located in the territory of residence). Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience in the field of financial planning or investments. Prior experience teaching. Excellent verbal and written communication skills as evidenced in teaching evaluations. How to Apply: Applicants seeking consideration must apply online and forward application materials electronically to include a cover letter, vitae/resume, and if applicable, teaching evaluations with a list of courses taught. Also, please submit a list of three (3) professional references. The application deadline is March 26, 2026. For additional information, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Kevin Spellman, at spellman@uwm.edu. Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).